D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Johnston Square Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1101 Valley Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
5.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Maryland
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
244
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%0/1005.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−41 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−35 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -27 pts, math -21 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -24 pts, math -20 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1101 Valley Street
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21202
District 2400090
NCES School ID 240009000258
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21202

Understanding the community around Johnston Square Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,098
Per Capita Income $43,865
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $268,400
Median Rent $1,438
Owner-Occupied 22.9%
Renter-Occupied 77.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Johnston Square Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 96.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 244
Teachers (FTE) 15.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Johnston Square Elementary?
Johnston Square Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Johnston Square Elementary?
Johnston Square Elementary has 244 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Johnston Square Elementary serve?
Johnston Square Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Johnston Square Elementary receive per student?
Johnston Square Elementary receives $23,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Johnston Square Elementary in 21202 ▼
Avg Home Value
$180,583
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,766
1-Year Change
-3.7%
% Renters
77.1%

Other Schools in 21202

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026